Wharton/Penn Resources and Policies
WHARTON COMPUTING AND POLICIESThe computing systems, software, and networks of the Wharton School provide a wide range of services to Wharton faculty, students, and staff. The use of these facilities involves certain risks and obligates users to certain responsibilities. For more detailed information, see the Wharton Computing System Accounts and Policies document available from SPIKE’s Computing Tab.
The Wharton School’s computer systems and networks are the private property of the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. Access to these systems is a privilege granted by the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania, and may be revoked without prior notice. Any violation of Wharton policy or the University of Pennsylvania’s Policy on Ethical Behavior with Respect to the Electronic Information Environment will result in the revocation of this privilege and may be referred to the University’s Office of Student Conduct.
Commerical Use
Student computing systems, software, and services of the Wharton School are for instructional and research applications in conjunction with Wharton coursework. Commercial use of these systems, software, and services is forbidden.
Wharton System Accounts
Access to Wharton’s lab and group workstations, Intranet, and central server systems requires a Wharton Account. Accounts for incoming students are provided for matriculated students in late Spring. In order to create a Wharton Account, students must first set up a separate University PennKey ID account. This PennKey is also required to access certain University systems. Matriculating students will receive information directly from the University about registering for their PennKey ID.
Account Security
Account owners are responsible for all the activity on their account. No one other than the account owner should be allowed access to an account. Account holders are required to keep their passwords and account information secret and take reasonable precautions against unauthorized access.
Students are required to respect the privacy and integrity of other users, systems, and data. Users are explicitly forbidden to:
Information on networked systems should not be considered private or secure. Complete privacy of computer files cannot be guaranteed, and Wharton Computing staff may view users’ files under certain circumstances, such as the appearance of abuse or questionable behavior. Complete information on account security is presented in the Acceptable Use Policy, available from the Computing tab in SPIKE.
System Quotas and Usage Restrictions
Most Wharton computer systems have fixed limits on the amount of disk space allotted to an account. For more information, refer to Wharton’s computing documentation or contact Wharton’s computing consultants. Wharton systems forbid the mass distribution of electronic mail messages without prior approval and other activities that use system resources inefficiently or place system resources at risk.
Computer Consulting
To help students make the best use of Wharton’s computing facilities, Wharton Computing provides consulting, documentation, and computer purchase assistance. The consultants are available for walk-in service at F35 JMHH, by phone at 215.898.8600 during regular consulting hours, or online by selecting the Computing tab in SPIKE.
REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES
The Reprographics unit of Finance and Administration provides printing, duplicating, binding, and stationery for Wharton student groups, faculty, and staff. Reprographics’ department provides color and black/white copying to the Wharton community. Our production facilities can help students produce a wide range of publications including newsletters, brochures, resumes, invitations, and posters. Reprographics also duplicates and distributes Wharton’s “CoursePacks”, customized course readings selected by Wharton faculty to supplement the material in text books. To order Wharton coursepacks and student academic cards visit Reprographics. Reprographics is located at 400 SH-DH; our satellite sales office is located in Jon M. Huntsman Hall; ground floor, G82.
Reprographics services include:
- Printing, Duplicating, and Document Finishing
- Self-Service Photocopiers
- FAX Services
- CoursePacks
- Stationery Layout
- Color Copying
- Add funds to Laser Printing Account
- Wharton Binders/Folders
- Scan to PDF
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Audio-Visual services are provided by the Instructional Technology Group, a department within Wharton Computing and Information Technology. Services include technical support for installed classroom technology for special events and student/faculty presentations.
Reservations
To request classroom technology equipment or services, e-mail class-tech@wharton.upenn.edu. Reservations can also be made in person by visiting JMHH F30 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please make the reservation at least 48 hours in advance. There is often a high demand for equipment and services; last-minute requests frequently cannot be accommodated. For rates and additional information on Instructional Technology, please follow the link to our website from SPIKE
OPERATIONS, SCHEDULING AND FACILITIES SERVICES
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
F30 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
215.898.2575 phone
215.573.8532 fax
http://inside.wharton.upenn.edu/wsfs
Wharton’s Operations, Scheduling and Facilities Services department (WSFS) supports the physical operation of Wharton’s buildings and provides classroom facilities and services including room scheduling, maintenance, mailroom service, security monitoring, audio visual technology and special events coordination for academic needs. Wharton Scheduling and Facilities Services also serves as a liaison between Wharton departments and related University services.
Building Hours*Steinberg Hall - Dietrich Hall (SH-DH)
3620 Locust Walk
Fall and Spring Semesters: 7a.m.-10p.m./M-F
Weekends: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m./M-F
Vance Hall (VH)
3733 Spruce Street
Fall and Spring Semesters: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Closed Weekends/Holidays
Summer Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. / M-F,
Colonial Penn Center (CPC)
3641 Locust Walk
All Year: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Weekends
Lauder-Fischer Hall (L-FH)
256 South 37th Street
Fall and Spring Semesters: 7 a.m. -7p.m. / M-F
Closed Weekends/Holidays
Summer Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. / M-F
*Students entering open buildings in the Wharton complex after 7p.m. must display a valid PennCard.
Emergency Closing
When the University closes due to emergencies such as severe weather conditions, the University will communicate closing information via its special information number: (215) 898-MELT (6358). Wharton Operations will notify all classes and special events that are in progress and will post signs on the buildings. The emergency information line will be used for emergencies only. Otherwise there will be a prerecorded message that plays throughout the year.
Bicycles
For the safety of building occupants and to aid in building maintenance, bicycles are not allowed in Wharton School buildings. For your convenience, bike racks are located on the east side of Jon M. Huntsman Hall, outside of Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall on 37th Street, outside the east entrance of Vance Hall, and the south, east and west ends of the Shearson Lehman Quadrangle-Mack Plaza. Please do not attach bicycles to handrails of exterior building steps. This presents a serious safety hazard to individuals requiring use of railings. Bicycles attached to unauthorized areas, including trees, will be locked by Wharton Operations.
Lockers
Lockers are available for student use. Lockers for MBA students are located in Huntsman Hall on the second and third floors. Each fall, the MBA Program Office circulates information via email, announcing procedures for assigning the lockers.
Information Desk
Wharton’s Information/Security desk, inside the Locust Walk Lobby of Jon M. Huntsman Hall, provides directions and general information on school facilities.
Lost and Found
The Wharton Complex lost and found station is located at the main security desk located inside the Locust Walk lobby of Jon M. Huntsman Hall.
MBA Pub
The MBA Pub is located in a wing of the Steinberg Conference Center adjacent to Vance Hall. It is available for Wharton MBA club or cohort events and can be reserved from until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is not available on Thursdays. For reservations, contact the MBA Program Office, 300 Jon M. Huntsman Hall, or via email at mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu.
Student Mailfolders
Every MBA student has a mailfolder. These are located on the second and third level of Jon M. Huntsman Hall. You should check your mail folder frequently - preferably every day. Administrative announcements, registration materials, and placement information will be found there, as well as announcements of club events and speaker programs. Wharton students make extensive use of their mail folders to communicate with one another.
The mail folders are for intramural use only. U.S. mail should be sent to your residence, not the Wharton School.
Telephone and Video Conferencing
The MBA Program Office maintains a private space, JMHH G32, with a phone for those times when students need to interview with a potential employer or a team needs to have a conference call. The room is available by reservation only. A phone card (prepaid or credit) will be required. To reserve the space e-mail mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu with the date and time needed. Reservations are taken for weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Career Management has accessible video-conferencing capability. Contact that office’s front desk at 215.898.4383 to reserve equipment
.LIBRARIES
West Wing
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
215.898.5924
The Wharton School Lippincott Library
The Lippincott Library of the Wharton School is a business research library serving Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania community. It owns 186,000 print volumes, as well as extensive microform collections. Located in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Lippincott features: state-of-the-art electronic resources for both on-site and remote use – over 100 business databases, with access to data, journals, news sources, analyst reports, and more; reference services in various formats, including email and instant messaging, and specialized research training sessions. See Get Help for assistance
Lippincott Library is an invaluable resource for those preparing research projects, class presentations and job searches.
The Facility
Lippincott Library is housed on the second and third floors of the west wing of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. The Safra Business Research Center, located on the second floor, provides a beautifully-designed environment for general study and using the Library’s electronic resources. For a complete listing of library hours and a map to the library, visit the library website at http://www.library.upenn.edu/lippincott/.
Lippincott Directory
Reference 215.898.5924
Reserves 215.898.5926
Periodicals 215.898.2812
Microforms 215.898.5926
e-mail: lippinco@wharton.upenn.edu
IM: LippincottLib
Libraries at Penn
Founded by Benjamin Franklin and his circle, the University of Pennsylvania Library was established in 1750. Today, the library consists of fourteen centrally administered libraries and the Biddle Law Library. Each is designed to serve the knowledge and information needs of Penn’s twelve schools and academic resource centers. The nature of these libraries ranges from the research institute model in the sciences and engineering, to the business orientation of Wharton’s Lippincott Library, to the humanistic research library atmosphere of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg
Library Resources
Ranked 21st among the major academic research libraries of America, Penn Library holds over 5.8 million volumes, over 47,000 serials, more than 4 million pieces of microform, and important collections of rare books and manuscripts. Penn’s Digital Library includes more than 400 databases and indexes, as well as nearly 300,000 full text books.
MBA CAREER MANAGEMENT
3718 Locust Walk
50 McNeil Building
215.898.4383 phone
215.898.4449 fax
The MBA Career Management mission is to enable students to gain access to the broadest range of high-potential MBA career opportunities. During the course of the program, the MBA Career Management Office educates, counsels and helps students manage their career search process. The office has strong relationships with a large and diverse recruiting base and leverages the high-level connections of our alumni, faculty and research centers to help students and alumni take advantage of job opportunities at all levels.
The MBA Career Management team partners with all constituents to assure an effective and efficient recruiting process and environment. The team has dozens of years of combined career management and industry experience. This accomplished group represents a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds, as well as extensive knowledge of the global market.
Here's a quick look into some of the office initiatives:- • Individual Career Advising – Direct support on all aspects of an individual’s career plans and objectives through one-on-one meetings.
- • Employer Information Sessions – Enable students to interact and connect with a large number of companies/industries.
- • Career Development Workshops/Programming – Access a wide variety of specialized workshops designed to improve job search skills including resume writing, networking, and interviewing.
- • On-Campus Recruiting and Off-Campus Job Postings - Provide multiple channels, including the MBA Career Management website and online recruiting scheduling system, to quickly and easily offer access to a large number of job opportunities.
- • Informational Resources – Offer an extensive website with simple and easy access to databases and educational information which are designed to provide critical and necessary information for the job search process across different companies, functions and geographies.
In addition to serving the current student body, MBA Career Management also recognizes the fact that career management is a lifelong process. MBA Career Management provides Wharton alumni with resources and information to successfully navigate through job transitions, networking and professional development over their entire careers.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES
It is critical to remember that students of the Wharton School are part of the larger University of Pennsylvania community. As a community of scholars, the University depends upon mutual trust among its members, their fundamental respect for the rights, dignity, and the worth of others, their support for basic principles of free and open expression, and their abiding commitment to the highest levels of quality and integrity of academic work. These University expectations are embodied in the Non-Discrimination Statement, the Statement on General Conduct, the Racial and Sexual Harassment Policies, the Guidelines on Open Expression, and the Code of Academic Integrity. In addition to these documents, the University has issued other policies, guidelines, and procedures to make explicit the expectations of the students, faculty, administrators, teaching assistants, advisors, coaches, and support staff in dealing with one another. These documents are available through the University websites.
These published statements outline basic expectations for behavior on campus and thus pertain to students of the Wharton School. Additional regulations, requirements and procedures of the Wharton School are spelled out in this publication as well as in periodic academic bulletins.
Refer to the University Policies and Procedures publication for information on the following:
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Sexual Harassment Policy
General Conduct
Charter of the University Student Disciplinary System
Code of Academic Integrity
Confidentiality
Student Records
Student Directory Information
Parent Notification
Financial Policies
Guidelines on Open Expression
General Policy Statements and Guidelines
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Drug-Free Workplace
Emergency Closing
Fund-Raising Events within University Buildings
Fund-Raising Policies Guidelines for Student Groups
Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources
Policy on Secular and Religious Holidays
Rules Governing Final Examinations
Use of Facilities
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or by phone at (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). You can also visit the Affirmative Action website.
RESOURCES
Office of the Vice Provost for University Life
The Division of the Vice Provost for University Life (VPUL) is the foremost provider of student support services to the Penn community. VPUL’s mission supports the three tenets of the Penn Compact: increased access; integrative knowledge, and local and global engagement through the following core services: academic support services; student activities; campus resource centers; health and wellness programs; civic engagement initiatives; and VPUL facility and administrative services that reach all 22,000 Penn undergraduate, graduate, and professional students as well as thousands of faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The Office of the Vice Provost for University Life is located at 3611 Locust Walk. The telephone number is 215.898.6081 and the fax is 215.898.0843.
Office of Affirmative Action
The mission of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs is to provide central leadership and support for the University’s efforts to achieve an educational and work environment that is diverse in race, ethnicity, interests, abilities and perspectives. The office will ensure the implementation of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination policies through education, training and active partnership with others from the campus and the broader Philadelphia communities. The Office is at 228 Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106. the telephone numbers are 215.898.6993 (voice) and 215.898.7803 (TDD).
Student Grievance Procedures
Federal law requires the University to designate an employee to coordinate its compliance, including the investigation of complaints with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, the University is required to have procedures for the resolution of student and employee grievances alleging violations of these laws.
Any student in the University who feels that he or she has been discriminated against by an individual or office acting for the University or that the University is not complying with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, or the Rehabilitation Act, has a right to register a complaint and seek redress of his or her grievance. The student may take his/her complaint to the Office of Affirmative Action. The Affirmative Action website maintains instructions for filing complaints and information on the grievance process.
Academic Grievances
Schools and academic departments within the University have established procedures for the resolution of student grievances concerning academic matters. Students should contact the Dean’s Office of the particular school for a copy of the appropriate procedures and for guidance regarding the grievance process. A student who wishes to register a grievance regarding the evaluation of his/her academic work should follow the academic grievance procedure applicable in the school or department in which the academic work was performed.
Administrative and Employment Grievances
Students with administrative grievances should contact the Office of the Vice Provost for University Life, 3611 Locust Walk, 215-898-6081. Students with a grievance related to employment should consult the Deputy Provost or the Office of Human Resources, 3401 Walnut Street, 215-898-6093.
Office of the Ombudsman
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators may consult the University Ombudsman with a variety of problems ranging from academic disputes and problems of campus life to those that are interpersonal and work-related. All discussions with the Ombudsman are strictly confidential. Anyone wishing to use the service should go directly to the office, 113 Duhring Wing. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 215.898.8261. In addition, the Wharton Ombudsman is Dr. William Whitney. He mediates disputes that are internal to the Wharton School. Contact him by email at whitneyw@wharton.upenn.edu or by phone at 215.373.3737.
Housing
The University of Pennsylvania provides both off-campus and on-campus housing facilities. On-campus graduate housing at Sansom Place is within walking distance of the School and rooms are fully furnished. Although space is limited, interested students should contact Housing and Conference Services at 3702 Spruce Street. The telephone number is 215.898.3547. One option that should not be overlooked is that of becoming a residence assistant. This opportunity provides living accommodations in undergraduate dormitories and a stipend. Those interested in such positions should contact Housing and Conference Services.
Most graduate students seek off campus living arrangements. The Office of Off-Campus Living maintains a website that provides information about living in Philadelphia, apartment listings, step-by-step information about renting (particularly useful for international students who have not previously lived in the U.S.) and legal assistance where needed. The Office of Office of Off-Campus Living is located at 4046 Walnut Street. The telephone number is 215.898.8500.
Penn Women's Center
The mission of the Penn Women’s Center (PWC) is to ensure that the University of Pennsylvania is responsive to women’s concerns in any activity and at all levels. The PWC serves students, faculty, staff, and community members. In order to meet these goals the following services are provided: services to individuals (advising, advocacy, counseling/case management, information and referral, etc.), educational programming (workshops, presentations, conferences etc.) policy development and implementation (consultation, training), networking (on and off campus) and administration. The Penn Women’s Center is a campus based resource for a variety of women’s issues. Staff members possess a wide variety of expertise in the areas of educational equity, violence against women, personal and community safety, health and sexuality, diversity and human relations and community building .The Center is located at 3643 Locust Walk and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 215.898.8611, the email address is pwc@pobox.upenn.edu.
Graduate Student Center
The Graduate Student Center empowers graduate and professional students to create and participate in a graduate community at Penn. The Center provides intellectual, social, and professional development programs to bring together the wide range of graduate and professional students at Penn for cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural exchanges. The Center is a centrally-located home for graduate and professional students with that includes a lounge, computer lab, and meeting and event space. Conveniently located at 3615 Locust Walk, the telephone number is 215.746.6868, the email is gsc@pobox.upenn.edu.
The Office of Health Education
The Office of Health Education (OHE) provides harm reduction and public health promotion services to the campus which include data collection and analysis, educational workshops, health awareness events and campaigns, academic courses, trainings and consultations. In addition, we provide training and consultation to the SAC-funded peer health groups Active Minds, FLASH, GUIDE, 1 in 4, RAP-Line, TAP, and the Mental Health Coalition.
OHE also provides on-site massage therapy and confidential HIV testing. In addition, the office houses a health resource collection of brochures, books, videos, demonstration kits, and training manuals available to the Penn community, along with free condoms and safer sex supplies. The Office of Health Education is located at 3611 Locust Walk/3rd Fl. The telephone number is 215.573.3525. See the OHE website for a complete list of resources available at Penn.
Athletic Facilities
The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Recreation offers the opportunity for the Penn Community to participate in intramural sports, open recreation, adult recreation classes, sport clubs, fitness programs, and special interest programs. The facilities website reviews athletic services offered at Penn.
The Pottruck Center (across the street from Jon M. Huntsman Hall) is one of the main venues at the University. It offers a range of facilities including fitness equipment, pools, and climbing walls. Hours are convenient for students. For more information about registration, schedules and fees, call 215.898.6100.
Office of International Programs
The University of Pennsylvania’s commitment to shaping the next generation of global leaders is represented in the Office of International Programs. Serving as general coordinator of the University’s international programs and contacts, OIP also seeks to bolster the University community’s international engagement. The Office coordinates Penn’s linkages with institutions in other countries; administers study abroad programs for undergraduates and graduate fellowships abroad; and oversees services for the benefit of the University’s international students, faculty and professional staff. Information about Penn’s wide-ranging involvement in international teaching, research, and service, as well as a listing of campus events with an international scope, can be found on the International Affairs@Penn website. OIP is located at 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W. The telephone number is 215.898.1640.
Learning Resources at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania provides resources to students who find that they require academic assistance. The Weingarten Learning Resources Center provides professional services and programs to assess the strengths and needs of individual students and support student learning through instruction in academic reading, writing, and study strategies. The Center is located at 3702 Spruce Street, Suite 300. The telephone number is 215.898.9235.
The Office of Student Disabilities Services (SDS), housed within the Weingarten Learning Resources Center, helps to facilitate equal access for students with disabilities at Penn. It provides comprehensive, professional services and programs so students with disabilities have the same exceptional opportunities that are available to all Penn students. Students with disabilities should contact the SDS as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations. The telephone number is 215.898.9235.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
If you need to see a general practitioner call 215-662-2852, or 215-662-2853. To see a clinician in Women’s Health call 215-662-2874. In most instances, you will be able to schedule an appointment for the same day. If you have an urgent problem and need special arrangements for care, a nurse will help to arrange for an appointment. You may also come directly to the Student Health Service to make an appointment. You will be offered same-day appointments, if available. Students with illnesses requiring URGENT or EMERGENCY treatment may obtain care at the Emergency Room of The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). Students needing emergency care outside of normal business hours should call the Student Health Attending Physician on call at 215.662.2850. If approved by the physician, go to the Emergency Department at HUP (1st floor Silverstein Building on 34th Street).
The Student Health Service is located in the lower level of the Penn Tower Hotel, 399 South 34th Street (across from HUP). Students can be seen for routine appointments as well as walk-in urgent care from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturday. Student Health is closed on Sunday. To make an appointment, call 215.662.2853.
For help with any on-campus emergency call Student Health Services 215.349.8246 or Campus Police 215.898.7297. From a campus phone dial 511.
Health Insurance
All full-time students are required to carry health insurance to cover services beyond those offered at the Student Health Service. Students may either enroll in the Penn insurance plan or carry insurance equivalent in coverage to the Penn plan. SHS maintains a website with information and to answer questions about health insurance, call the Student Health Insurance Office at 215.573.3523, or stop at the office located in Room 115, lower level of Penn Tower.
Dental Care
The Dental Care Center is located at Robert Schattner Center, 240 South 40th Street where faculty from the Dental School provide care at fees comparable to private practice. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Call 215.898.4615 for an appointment. Other locations are also available. See the Dental Care Center website for further information.
Dental care is not covered by the Student Health Service or the medical insurance plan. However, the University offers an optional dental insurance policy. For information on dental insurance see the Student Health Service website or call 215.898.5856. The University of Pennsylvania Dental School maintains emergency services. The Emergency Care Clinic, located at the Schattner Center, is open Monday through Friday for a limited number of new patients. If you need assistance during normal hours of operation, call 215-898-8965. The emergency evaluation costs $40.00, and includes an examination and one x-ray. There are additional fees for treatment. If you are already a patient at the Dental School, and unable to contact your student dentist, emergency treatment is available in the Main Clinic, located in the Evans Building at 4001 Spruce Street, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. If you are experiencing a dental emergency outside of the Emergency Care Clinic hours of operation, you should report to the nearest emergency room facility.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a wide range of services including: individual and group counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, structured workshops, psychological testing, medication reviews, and consultation. Students are seen by the staff, which consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. In addition, psychology doctoral interns, psychiatric residents, psychology practicum students and social work field placement students supplement the professional staff. Services are without charge to Penn students. Discussions with students will be treated as private and confidential./p<>
A walk-in emergency/urgency service is available every day from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Students can also schedule appointments by calling CAPS between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Following the first appointment, students may be scheduled for follow-up appointments. These follow-up appointments may be with the same staff member with whom the student had contact or the student might be assigned to another staff member, depending upon students’ preferences. Counseling and Psychological Services can be found at 133 S. 36th Street (corner 36th & Walnut Streets across the street from the Penn Bookstore). The telephone number is 215.898.7021. For emergencies outside of business hours or during weekends, contact 215.349.5490 and ask for the clinician on call.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
Identification Cards (PennCards)
The PennCard is a student’s general identification card and “passport” to the University campus and its facilities. The PennCard is now a “smart” campus card and can be used to access financial services as well. Some of its functions include:
• Access to campus residences.
• Access to recreational facilities (gymnasiums, tennis courts, etc.).
• Student discounts at athletic events.
• Evening and weekend access to University libraries.
• Borrowing privileges at University libraries.
• Entrance to University Dining Halls with the purchase of a meal contract.
• Use of Penn Transit Services (Penn Shuttle, Penn Bus and HandiVan).
• Ability to charge purchases to the Student Financial Services bill at the University Bookstore and Wharton Reprographics.
• Student discounts at the Computer Connection (no purchases without a valid PennCard).
• General access to many University buildings and facilities.
For more information about PennCard, Penn Cash and related services, visit the PennCard website or call 215.417.CARD.
The PennCard center is located at 3451 Walnut Street, 150 Franklin Building. Regular Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
SECURITY
Division of Public Safety
The Division of Public Safety provides a law enforcement response to crime prevention, victim support, and security services to the Penn community on a 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week basis. The Division of Public Safety works closely with the Philadelphia Police and other University departments to provide a full range of services to the Penn and West Philadelphia communities. The Division of Public Safety is located at 4040 Chestnut Street. The general business number is 215.898.7297.
Emergencies
Call 215.573.3333 (from cell phones and off-campus phones) OR 511 (from campus phones) for all on-campus emergencies. The University’s police department has a direct phone line to the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Rescue Squad.
The blue light emergency telephones all over campus are a direct link to the Penn Police. There are more than 250 of these phones. For your own safety, note the locations of the phones on your route to and from campus.
THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE EMERGENCY NUMBER IS 911.
Penn Transit Services
The Department of Transportation and Parking operates various shuttle services that provide transportation for members of the Penn community around the core of campus, in West Philadelphia, and in Center City within defined boundaries.
Escort Shuttle Services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 215.898.WALK (9255) to request a uniformed security guard who will escort you from one on-campus location to another.
Information about any of these services is available at any Penn Transit Stop, the Division of Public Safety, or the Department of Transportation and Parking. For additional information, please call 215.898.8667 or 215.898.RIDE.
All services are free of charge; however, a valid PennCard is required to use them.
General Concerns
Be observant and aware. Keep an eye on your belongings whether you are in the library, the lounges, a computer room, the restrooms, or elsewhere. Lock both the front and back wheels of your bicycle.
Calculators, wallets, purses, and briefcases have been stolen from students in the Wharton Complex. If you see anything suspicious, you should report it to the Penn Police Department (511 or 215.573.3333).
Remember to report anyone not wearing a Penn Card within any Wharton building during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Call Penn Police to investigate any suspicious behavior.
ALUMNI NETWORK
The Wharton School Alumni Affairs Office is the central liaison between the Wharton School and its 81,000+ undergraduate and graduate alumni, working to strengthen the extended Wharton community through an active and effective network of activities and communications. Alumni Affairs also works in conjunction with the WGA Executive Directors for Alumni Affairs to create and enhance relationships between current students and the alumni community.
Alumni Affairs coordinates several other events and activities of interest to current MBA students and:• Works with class cohort alumni representatives to continue communications among cohort members after graduation.
• Informs students of alumni activities through the Wharton Journal and Wharton Alumni Magazine.
• Coordinates a wide range of activities, which include bringing faculty speakers to alumni clubs, planning Wharton Reunion Weekend and other MBA reunion activities, and helping to develop and service Wharton’s club network.
• Maintains the Wharton Online Community, a vehicle to keep alumni connected with one another and with the School through a password-protected on-line directory, chat rooms and message boards. All MBA students have access to the Online Community with their standard Wharton login information.
If you have any questions, need some assistance or want to get involved with the alumni network, contact the Alumni Affairs Office, 344 Vance Hall, 215.898.8478; email:alumni.affairs@wharton.upenn.edu.
Additional alumni information can be found on the Alumni Affairs website including: volunteer opportunities within the Alumni Network; request forms for Alumni Speakers; information about Wharton’s Regional and Affinity Alumni Clubs; a calendar of scheduled alumni events around the world; and the Wharton Alumni Magazine.
WHARTON POLICIES
Policies and Guidelines for Use of the Wharton Name and Logo*
* Note: These policies are subject to change. The most current and complete online policies and resources can be viewed on the Publications website.
The Wharton School name and logo are legally registered trademarks of the University of Pennsylvania. Use is restricted by University policy and by U.S. and international trademark regulation. This helps to ensure against unauthorized or inappropriate use and to maintain the quality and integrity of products and programs associated with the School and identified with the Wharton name. Any use of the Wharton name and logo reflects upon the School’s brand. Branding consists of using the Wharton name and logo and following Wharton editorial policies and usage guidelines. Please reference the Wharton Publications website for Policies and Procedures, Guidelines, and Approval Process.